Frailty is a highly prevalent condition in the elderly that has been increasingly considered as
a crucial public health issue, due to the strict correlation with a higher risk of fragility …

Objective This paper aims to present and describe the Standardised Tool for the
Assessment of Bruxism (STAB), an instrument that was developed to provide a …

Xerostomia, the subjective complaint of dry mouth, and hyposalivation remain a significant
burden for many individuals. Diagnosis of xerostomia and salivary gland hypofunction is …

Xerostomia is defined as the complaint of oral dryness. It is a condition that primarily affects
older adults and can have a significant negative effect on one's quality of life. Patients with …

Saliva plays an important protective role in the oral environment, and reductions in saliva
quantity are known to increase the risk of oral diseases. Importantly, xerostomia or the …

The medical term xerostomia refers to the subjective sensation of oral dryness. The etiology
seems to be multifactorial with the most frequently reported causes being the use of …

Objectives Tooth wear is a common finding in adult patients with dental sleep disorders. The
aim of this paper was to review the literature on the possible associations between tooth …

Preventing deterioration of oral health in older age can be crucial for survival. We aimed to
examine associations of oral health problems with all-cause, cardiovascular disease (CVD) …

Tooth wear is a multifactorial condition, leading to the loss of dental hard tissues, viz. enamel
and dentine. Tooth wear can be divided into the subtypes mechanical wear (attrition and …

Purpose: Diminished salivary flow, or dry mouth impacts the oral health of many older adults,
dentate and edentulous. As a result typical oral conditions can prove more challenging to …